Providence Health System is taking steps to keep its emergency department and needed support services open through April.
The Northeast D.C. hospital submitted its application Dec. 7 to D.C. Health to renew its license, which was set to expire Dec. 14 — the day the hospital had planned to end all acute-care services. The health department said it received that application and sent the hospital its renewal license that night.
In addition to emergency care, the hospital will continue lab, diagnostic…
